28 Sep Take the test: Are you as fit as you should be for your age? 52% of women aged between 25 & 34 would rather look slim and toned than be fit enough to run a marathon. It's not until we hit our mid-thirties that the majority of us are more motivated to hit the gym for our health. Those over 55 tend to spend more time working up a sweat, exercising for around 4.8 hours a week compared to the national average of 4.3. However, it's not just about the amount of time spent in the gym. "Exercise won't just help keep you slim.
52% of women aged between 25 & 34 would rather look slim and toned than be fit enough to run a marathon. It's not until we hit our mid-thirties that the majority of us are more motivated to hit the gym for our health. Those over 55 tend to spend more time working up a sweat, exercising for around 4.8 hours a week compared to the national average of 4.3. However, it's not just about the amount of time spent in the gym. "Exercise won't just help keep you slim.
14 Dec Dr Libby: How to support your health in times of stress NZ has had it fair share of distress in the last six years. A natural disaster activates our stress response "fight or flight". Having trouble sleeping could be because of adrenalin. Good quality sleep is essential to help us repair and restore our body during times of stress. Stress also affects our digestive system. Make sure you eat well and minimise intake of caffeine, alcohol, refined sugars and trans fats.
NZ has had it fair share of distress in the last six years. A natural disaster activates our stress response "fight or flight". Having trouble sleeping could be because of adrenalin. Good quality sleep is essential to help us repair and restore our body during times of stress. Stress also affects our digestive system. Make sure you eat well and minimise intake of caffeine, alcohol, refined sugars and trans fats.
